A metered-dose inhaler is a handheld device that gives you a dose of medicine as a mist. You breathe the medicine deep into your lungs to open your airways.How do I use an inhaler?Follow the instructions that come with your inhaler. Your medicine will work best if you use the inhaler ...
Metered dose inhaler (MDI) is the most common medication delivery system for asthma patients and requires multiple steps. Proper performance of these steps may be difficult for children and adolescents. This study evaluates the MDI skills of asthma patients presenting to the Emergency Depa...
Correct use of metered-dose inhalers among patients in “Asthma school”Correct use of metered-dose inhalers among patients in “Asthma school”correct use of metered-dose inhalers among patients in "asthma school"doi:10.1016/0962-8479(94)91132-0V. PetrovicM...
Objective To evaluate the impact of a booklet based training by a nurse on the development of skills regarding use of metered dose inhaler (MDI) among the teachers of the selected schools of Chandigarh, India. Methods The present study was undertaken by randomly selecting government schools of ...
Most participants, particularly those who had previous experience of using a metered dose inhaler (MDI), expressed a positive opinion of the cover (or ‘lid’) of the ELLIPTA DPI, which is opened in order to activate a dose and uncover the mouthpiece. This cover remains closed when not in...
R. Biswas, G. Patel, N. Hanania and A. Sabharwal, "Measuring competence in metered dose inhaler use using CapMedic electronic inhaler monitoring tool," CHEST Journal, 150.4_S: 14A-14A, 2016.Biswas R et al, "Measuring Competence in Metered Dose Inhaler Use Using Capmedic Electronic Inhaler...
Background / Purpose: To assess the influence of age and gender on the proper use of a metered dose inhaler with and without a spacer device in patients with bronchial asthma. Main conclusion: Self perceived inhalation technique is inaccurate in the majority of our patients. The results suggest...
Metering valves for use in a metered dose inhaler that include a valve body (1), a first stem seal (9) including a first elastomeric material, a second stem seal (12) including a second elastomeric material different from the first elastomeric material, and a valve stem (8) slidably engag...
BACKGROUND: Studies conducted in adults have suggested that patients who use a metered-dose inhaler/holding chamber spacer (MDI/S) and dry powder inhaler (DPI) concurrently will have poorer MDI/S technique than that of patients who use MDI/S exclusively. To our knowledge, as of August 31, ...
For when you have been prescribed Fostair ® pressurised metered dose inhaler 100/6 (beclometasone + formoterol)USER GUIDE Maintenance And Reliever Therapy (MART)Your doctor or nurse has prescribed this inhaler to help control your asthma. This inhaler is a combination inhaler. Combination inhaler...